72
72
Aug 6, 2013
08/13
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 72
favorite 0
quote 0
america does not need to act alone. we have learned this the hard way in our history that if we go it alone, we put ourselves in jeopardy. when asked in a community of countries that share the same values, we can be a lot more effective. we can bring back stability to a region that is way too unstable. >> thank you. >> an important factor to be with the next senator of new jersey is who has the experience and sophistication to deal with international questions will stop i talked about the complicated situation in that part of the world. if you pull on one, it pulls through jordan, saudi israel,egypt, palestine, and a rant, anorak, , andurkey -- and iran iraq, and turkey. i sent a letter to the president saying that he should ask the new iranian president if he is good to his word. he did appoint someone i know from their time at the united nations as foreign minister. and gives us time to work with a ran on these competent matters -- it gives us time to work with matters.hese important >> on capitol hill, in the last no
america does not need to act alone. we have learned this the hard way in our history that if we go it alone, we put ourselves in jeopardy. when asked in a community of countries that share the same values, we can be a lot more effective. we can bring back stability to a region that is way too unstable. >> thank you. >> an important factor to be with the next senator of new jersey is who has the experience and sophistication to deal with international questions will stop i talked...
59
59
Aug 24, 2013
08/13
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 59
favorite 0
quote 0
looking back at the history of branding in america. if you are to use the president's image today, you would quickly get calls from lawyers about doing that. were there any rules whatsoever about the use of the first couples? >> no, and that is why these companies get away with it. several supporters of cleveland in congress were trying to get that type of legislation passed, to not use their image without the way he would veto legislation was to edit it. he had enough detractors that even though they liked frances, they do not want to give them anything he wanted. they could not get these laws passed. >> here is a bit of frances cleveland she had about her frustration. where is this from? >> that was a letter she wrote to the editor of country magazine. he had run an ad for this company. she had become friends and asked him to arrange for that to happen. >> we have to explain how this 49-year-old president and the 21-year-old ride ever became a couple. tell us the story of grover and frances cleveland. >> grover was law partners and f
looking back at the history of branding in america. if you are to use the president's image today, you would quickly get calls from lawyers about doing that. were there any rules whatsoever about the use of the first couples? >> no, and that is why these companies get away with it. several supporters of cleveland in congress were trying to get that type of legislation passed, to not use their image without the way he would veto legislation was to edit it. he had enough detractors that...
89
89
Aug 24, 2013
08/13
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 89
favorite 0
quote 0
it belongs to the people of america. and i think whoever lives in it, the first lady should preserve it and enhance it and leave something of herself there. ladies"n two of "first from edith roosevelt to michelle obama. starting november 9 at 90 :00 eastern on c-span -- at 9:00 eastern on c-span. monday night, we will conclude the on court -- the encore presentation with ida mckinley. "washington journal" continues. host: a live shot of the lincoln memorial. then, the anniversary of march on washington. other activities commemorating the event will take place next week. here to talk about that and withs is clarence lusane the school of international service. he is the professor there at the american university. he is the author of "the black history of the white house welcome.ce lusane, talk about the march and its impact on the civil rights act. inst: it is important american history, not just in the history of african-american history. it was a turning point because after the brown decision in the 1950's, after the mon
it belongs to the people of america. and i think whoever lives in it, the first lady should preserve it and enhance it and leave something of herself there. ladies"n two of "first from edith roosevelt to michelle obama. starting november 9 at 90 :00 eastern on c-span -- at 9:00 eastern on c-span. monday night, we will conclude the on court -- the encore presentation with ida mckinley. "washington journal" continues. host: a live shot of the lincoln memorial. then, the...
64
64
Aug 7, 2013
08/13
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 64
favorite 0
quote 0
i think that is what keeps america for he -- america free. abuses. got to see the you have got to know what they are. i do not inc. we have lost our freedom. if we had we would not be having this conversation on c-span. is still our a mark of both country. -- of a great country. happens.ee what i think congress will pass a likes that.ody presidentialn the election. we do not get to a point the attorney general. we have a lot of republican candidates running. >> coming up in an hour, a live town hall of media coverage of war. then the book, fellow journalist iraq. untold stories from a ra >> thanks for coming out on an unreasonably wet june evening. it is nice to see such a turnout. asconflict has been injuries, as deadly for journalists as the war in a rack. -- iraq. killedrnalists were not because they were at the wrong place at the wrong time. they were killed because of who they were. theywere killed because dared to write, to photograph, to videotape. 93 murders, and how many people were did? none so far. most of those killed have been iraqis wor
i think that is what keeps america for he -- america free. abuses. got to see the you have got to know what they are. i do not inc. we have lost our freedom. if we had we would not be having this conversation on c-span. is still our a mark of both country. -- of a great country. happens.ee what i think congress will pass a likes that.ody presidentialn the election. we do not get to a point the attorney general. we have a lot of republican candidates running. >> coming up in an hour, a...
113
113
Aug 30, 2013
08/13
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 113
favorite 0
quote 0
god bless america. [applause] ♪ [captioning performed by national captioning institute] [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2013] >> on the next "washington journal" we will look at the u.s. options in syria. will meet with a former senior aide to the romney campaign. and we will discuss the effect on mentalration health services and the societal impression the public has on the mentally ill. and we will discuss congressional aide. "washington journal" is live on at 7:00 and day eastern. >> the universe may bend towards justice, but it does not bend on its own. countrye the gains this has made requires constant vigilance, not complacency. whether by challenging those who direct new barriers to the vote for ensuring that the scales of justice works equally for all in the criminal justice system and are not just a pipeline from overcrowded schools to overcrowded country has jails. >> this weekend on c-span, from whence -- from wednesday, the 50th anniversary of the march on washington. su
god bless america. [applause] ♪ [captioning performed by national captioning institute] [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2013] >> on the next "washington journal" we will look at the u.s. options in syria. will meet with a former senior aide to the romney campaign. and we will discuss the effect on mentalration health services and the societal impression the public has on the mentally ill. and we will discuss congressional aide. "washington journal"...
77
77
Aug 23, 2013
08/13
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 77
favorite 0
quote 0
i do not think that is america. schools can raise prices to capture students who can pay full price. people will pay that because that brand is synonymous with achievement in american life. what has happened is a lot of second-tier schools have followed suit. they have also raised their tuition to levels that most people cannot pay. not to make schools the whipping boy, but george washington university is one school exemplar of this. it is the most expensive school and the country, but no one would say it is of the highest quality. it is capitalizing on the belief that price is synonymous with quality. if you are a parent or student who maybe is uninformed about the college process or informed, you think, if i said make it there, you will have a great shot at achievement. there are a lot of kids out of gw coming out with huge amounts of student loan debt. when colleges capture this money, they sink it into expensive building projects and student centers and rock timing walls and things like that. they are fun. i wen
i do not think that is america. schools can raise prices to capture students who can pay full price. people will pay that because that brand is synonymous with achievement in american life. what has happened is a lot of second-tier schools have followed suit. they have also raised their tuition to levels that most people cannot pay. not to make schools the whipping boy, but george washington university is one school exemplar of this. it is the most expensive school and the country, but no one...
86
86
Aug 3, 2013
08/13
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 86
favorite 0
quote 0
transportation moves america forward. highways,ild bridges, transit systems, airports, and ports, we are putting our people to work in helping businesses expand. most importantly, we are giving the next generation the tools to compete. gatea look of the golden bridge or the hoover dam or the transcontinental railroads. these are stumbles of america's grit and innovation. those things were not built by us. they were built by previous generations and have been bequeathed to us. to anothere bequeath generation? the generations before us believe in a better future for the next generation. while finding is tight, i believe we can still build a great things as a country. presidento answer obama's call to give the middle class a better bargain. we can ensure that the rungs on the the -- ladder of opportunity are not so far apart. this is the challenge of our regeneration and we must work lines,r across political across state, federal, local lines to address it. as secretary of transportation, my priority is to make our transport
transportation moves america forward. highways,ild bridges, transit systems, airports, and ports, we are putting our people to work in helping businesses expand. most importantly, we are giving the next generation the tools to compete. gatea look of the golden bridge or the hoover dam or the transcontinental railroads. these are stumbles of america's grit and innovation. those things were not built by us. they were built by previous generations and have been bequeathed to us. to anothere...
74
74
Aug 30, 2013
08/13
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 74
favorite 0
quote 0
let's make it in america. that may be a clichÉ, but i put proposals before the congress to make sure we can give incentives to corporations to bring joerg -- to bring jobs back. that is the most lamebrain thing i've ever heard. i fight that every day. priority, health care. it has so much to do with the economy. 60% of the jobs of small businesses, many went out of work because of health care. we had to do something. it was not sustainable. you over 40 million people do -- who do not have insurance. we have to address it. is the health care bill the answer? there is no perfect legislation we've ever pass. atill tell you one thing, least there was a plan to put in front of the american people. ,y job is to make sure it works and change it where it doesn't work. next? i wrote it. who said that? i want to know who said that. i had to read it. i had no choice. [indiscernible] i'm on the health care committee, sir. she is speaking. go ahead. finish. [inaudible question] the federal government doesn't cover me. >>
let's make it in america. that may be a clichÉ, but i put proposals before the congress to make sure we can give incentives to corporations to bring joerg -- to bring jobs back. that is the most lamebrain thing i've ever heard. i fight that every day. priority, health care. it has so much to do with the economy. 60% of the jobs of small businesses, many went out of work because of health care. we had to do something. it was not sustainable. you over 40 million people do -- who do not have...
64
64
Aug 8, 2013
08/13
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 64
favorite 0
quote 0
it is difficult to say what is happening in rural america in general. what we have found is, particularly in the south and southwest, rural school districts have been consolidated almost to the hills. very large districts in their role self. we think, to a large extent, we have reached the economies of scale in these communities. that makes sense for those communities. but what happens, for the most part, you do not achieve cost savings and the quality that most proponents of consolidation assume that you will achieve by consolidation. particularly in the rural sites, you see it increased costs around transportation, lots more travel time for kids on buses, a much longer day. we have kids getting on the bus before daylight and they are getting off after sunset. when you factor those things into the formula of what is working, what should be the response to the small school problem -- and i do not like to think of it as a small school or small district problem -- it is a situation that exists that does not have to be problematic. when we look at it in te
it is difficult to say what is happening in rural america in general. what we have found is, particularly in the south and southwest, rural school districts have been consolidated almost to the hills. very large districts in their role self. we think, to a large extent, we have reached the economies of scale in these communities. that makes sense for those communities. but what happens, for the most part, you do not achieve cost savings and the quality that most proponents of consolidation...
57
57
Aug 25, 2013
08/13
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 57
favorite 0
quote 0
jpmorgan, bank of america, etc. it is a more complicated process in terms of they would sell the securities to the fed. the fed would place some of the money with the banks as reserves. s haveoncern is the bank not circulated the money through lending and other practices as much as they could. the may have held back economy somewhat. it is one reason people are not as worried about inflation as a result of this practice where the money has not been pushed out to the economy as much as it could have been. from temple hills on the independent line. caller: i enjoy c-span so as nmuch. your guest is mentioned what my question was. economiststhat some suggest high unemployment rates in america make it convenient -- quantitative using, quantitative easing, minimizing inflation and the political pressure on the federal reserve? interestingit is because the goal of quantitative easing is to lower interest rates, pushed down the cost of money, and revive the economy making it easier to buy homes and cars and making it easier
jpmorgan, bank of america, etc. it is a more complicated process in terms of they would sell the securities to the fed. the fed would place some of the money with the banks as reserves. s haveoncern is the bank not circulated the money through lending and other practices as much as they could. the may have held back economy somewhat. it is one reason people are not as worried about inflation as a result of this practice where the money has not been pushed out to the economy as much as it could...
103
103
Aug 8, 2013
08/13
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 103
favorite 0
quote 0
we used to put that on a pedestal, made in america with pride. i am wondering when that whole equation -- it is interesting. you hear the american people calling up and say let's get the macro and the wing, too. that is pretty much what we need. the government to sit down and listen. it is like a bunch of kids. i am sorry to be derogatory about it, but that is how it is. host: gary from new hampshire. "the wall street journal" -- there is some reaction, one from peter king of new york saying president obama was being misleading. if you go back and look we were always very careful to differentiate between al qaeda score and senior leadership in afghanistan and pakistan. the international section of the new york times. the gloating among to halt this and other sympathizers began last week after the date -- the united states shut down posts across the middle east. -- jihadists. host: michela open phones. open phones.n the isler: as far as terrorism concerned, we live and thrive in america on terrorism. --se terrorism, pitting , pitting onesm country
we used to put that on a pedestal, made in america with pride. i am wondering when that whole equation -- it is interesting. you hear the american people calling up and say let's get the macro and the wing, too. that is pretty much what we need. the government to sit down and listen. it is like a bunch of kids. i am sorry to be derogatory about it, but that is how it is. host: gary from new hampshire. "the wall street journal" -- there is some reaction, one from peter king of new york...
69
69
Aug 8, 2013
08/13
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 69
favorite 0
quote 0
what is "america? -- what is the gain for america? >> it is again for the rest of us in a couple of ways. realize how many kids are the kids of immigrants. for example, in california, half of our kids have an immigrant parents. the gains that they make translate into the next generation, having more resources in the house. we can focus in on the earnings gain, but somebody who is a citizen starts to feel more comfortable about going to school, engaging with teachers, being involved in education. improving the schools, communities, neighborhoods. the gains don't stop with the families. we estimated that it is about $21 billion to $45 billion increase in earnings and spending power over 10 years. if we could take the 8.5 million folks who are not naturalized and naturalize half of them, those are the gains we would get. about $1 billion to $2 billion per year if you can move naturalization rates up. it is money we are leaving on the floor. >> you take half of the 8.5 million that could naturalize, you get up to $45 billion, over what am
what is "america? -- what is the gain for america? >> it is again for the rest of us in a couple of ways. realize how many kids are the kids of immigrants. for example, in california, half of our kids have an immigrant parents. the gains that they make translate into the next generation, having more resources in the house. we can focus in on the earnings gain, but somebody who is a citizen starts to feel more comfortable about going to school, engaging with teachers, being involved...
96
96
Aug 13, 2013
08/13
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 96
favorite 0
quote 0
eastern a look at the future of marriage in america. we will talk with journalists and lawyers about the legal and briefs fromions and supreme court decisions and legal challenges it state laws prohibit gay marriage. we will take your phone calls, tweets and facebook comments at p.m. here on c-span. e will hear from two of the plaintiffs in one of the supreme court cases. they were among the guaranty overturn ing to campbell's ban on gay marriage. 15 minutes.hour and >> good evening, everybody. can't tell you how excited i am to be at the pedestrian yum with a group of such illustrious trailblazers in this area. i had the opportunity to do this several months ago before this. with us on the panel and they never disappoint. of have so many nuggets information to share. you will walk away scratching a little ready it cry bit, ready to smile a little bit hear even with the great decisions there's still a lot of work to be done. to help you anel sort that out and figure out whatare the next steps and does this mean for us nationally for mar
eastern a look at the future of marriage in america. we will talk with journalists and lawyers about the legal and briefs fromions and supreme court decisions and legal challenges it state laws prohibit gay marriage. we will take your phone calls, tweets and facebook comments at p.m. here on c-span. e will hear from two of the plaintiffs in one of the supreme court cases. they were among the guaranty overturn ing to campbell's ban on gay marriage. 15 minutes.hour and >> good evening,...
63
63
Aug 23, 2013
08/13
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 63
favorite 0
quote 0
it is the greed in america. now, let me say this, when i went to school, which is way back when, tuition for a half semester was $144 a semester, there is greed, people are paying for their children to go for $50 to do other things. but it doesn't deal with learning, getting together for just purely a college education. now, let me say this, it is not the government that is doing it. it is we the people because we allow people who are not knowledgeable don't know what education really means, the historical philosophy behind it, why we have high schools, why there are high schools in communities of certain numbers of people. they have no idea. yes, the curriculum has let people down because they have gone for the social instead of the basics. and know where we're going. yes, we've lost the value. host: that was naomi calling from north carolina there. more news today, the san diego union tribune has front page story about bob filner who is the current mayor of the city but perhaps not much longer. the council is
it is the greed in america. now, let me say this, when i went to school, which is way back when, tuition for a half semester was $144 a semester, there is greed, people are paying for their children to go for $50 to do other things. but it doesn't deal with learning, getting together for just purely a college education. now, let me say this, it is not the government that is doing it. it is we the people because we allow people who are not knowledgeable don't know what education really means,...
93
93
Aug 9, 2013
08/13
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 93
favorite 0
quote 0
i hate the idea that we will wall off america from central america. the integration of these economies has been such a positive thing. [applause] >> nobody in washington agrees. >> i feel the same way. i just cannot be as irreverent as eve can be about it. i admire so much, the claims spoken. i had an opportunity to speak with president obama. of course, we talked about immigration reform, and i wanted to talk about it from an economic perspective. that was fantastic. i said, the reality is, you would not be "mr. president" were it not for the hispanic vote. never in the history of this country has the hispanic community played such a role in the election of a president. never again will there be an american president without quoting the hispanic vote. i am for you to please begin to change the narrative that has defined the relationship between latin america and the united states. >> not just with mexico, but we open up our opportunities and participate in these markets and everybody benefits. >> every time i hear about it, these are the facts, but e
i hate the idea that we will wall off america from central america. the integration of these economies has been such a positive thing. [applause] >> nobody in washington agrees. >> i feel the same way. i just cannot be as irreverent as eve can be about it. i admire so much, the claims spoken. i had an opportunity to speak with president obama. of course, we talked about immigration reform, and i wanted to talk about it from an economic perspective. that was fantastic. i said, the...
106
106
Aug 20, 2013
08/13
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 106
favorite 0
quote 0
guest: you know, i really don't know the data on all the cities and america -- all the cities in america or counties in america that are having problems right now, who is running it and democrats, republicans. at this point, especially for a city like detroit, that is irrelevant. there is hundreds of thousands of people that are living in detroit that their quality of life is in the toilet. sure, that might be true. i have no idea, i don't know the data, as i said, but i think that ship has sailed. if we are looking at a city like detroit, we should look in the future and, you know, move on. host: rachel grady and heidi ewing, what are your oppressions of the current mayor there, mayor bing? bing might not be the most charismatic leader that detroit has ever had, but he was not corrupt, and his heart is in the right place. he can be trusted to not steal from the city coffers. i think he made a valiant effort. -- it wastoo little too little, too late. you cannot expect the sky to show up and just wave a wand and clean everything up. consolidation lands to make this vast tract of land into
guest: you know, i really don't know the data on all the cities and america -- all the cities in america or counties in america that are having problems right now, who is running it and democrats, republicans. at this point, especially for a city like detroit, that is irrelevant. there is hundreds of thousands of people that are living in detroit that their quality of life is in the toilet. sure, that might be true. i have no idea, i don't know the data, as i said, but i think that ship has...
54
54
Aug 16, 2013
08/13
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 54
favorite 0
quote 0
that has been the story in the case of other state in america. we also have a situation where we are intercepting marijuana at the border, and yet at the same time there is people who are growing marijuana legally for sale to those who need it for medicinal purposes, and we have seen in california and other states widespread people who have illnesses that require the use of marijuana. so, the attorney general of the united states the day before yesterday -- or yesterday -- announced that they were going to try to adjust the war on drugs to the most serious drug crimes. one draws the conclusion that they are not going to pay much attention to minor crimes. there is also a problem we have today, and i always make up my mind on things, but half the people in prison today in the united states are on drug charges, and some on more minor charges than others, and there is such a thing as mandatory sentences which has caused dramatic overcrowding of prisons. federal courts have ordered california to reduce dramatically their prison population. this is re
that has been the story in the case of other state in america. we also have a situation where we are intercepting marijuana at the border, and yet at the same time there is people who are growing marijuana legally for sale to those who need it for medicinal purposes, and we have seen in california and other states widespread people who have illnesses that require the use of marijuana. so, the attorney general of the united states the day before yesterday -- or yesterday -- announced that they...
105
105
Aug 5, 2013
08/13
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 105
favorite 0
quote 0
they are trying to help america understand this law. if you have questions or comments we are doing our lines a little bit different. if you are injured give us a ring at -- insured -- we want to hear from folks who work as insurers as well. those lines are open. they are on your screen now if you want to give us a call with questions or comments. of whenut the timing this will all happen. you mentioned this in your previous comment. october 1 is when in rome at the gens. enrollment begins. ofst: people have a total six months. the earliest coverage can begin in january. host: you talk about folks who are shopping on these marketplaces. who is shopping? we will speak to those who are to have insurance. if they have insurance to their workplace, probably not. if they are buying insurance on their own or for small businesses those two categories last the millions of people right now who are uninsured. out cannot afford what is there. if they have been turned away because had pre-existing medical conditions or they have not thought about i
they are trying to help america understand this law. if you have questions or comments we are doing our lines a little bit different. if you are injured give us a ring at -- insured -- we want to hear from folks who work as insurers as well. those lines are open. they are on your screen now if you want to give us a call with questions or comments. of whenut the timing this will all happen. you mentioned this in your previous comment. october 1 is when in rome at the gens. enrollment begins....
64
64
Aug 30, 2013
08/13
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 64
favorite 0
quote 0
that is america. god bless america. thank you. [inaudible] [captioning performed by national captioning institute] [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2013] [inaudible] >> tonight on c-span, president obama and secretary of state john kerry deliver remarks on the situation in syria. cio president richard trumka. later, the u.s. chamber of commerce discusses the economy. as an obama spoke about the u.s. response to syria's chemical use earlier this month. he said he is still deciding on action his administration will take. he made comments in the cabinet room at the white house. this is the minutes. -- what you minutes. -- 20 minutes.
that is america. god bless america. thank you. [inaudible] [captioning performed by national captioning institute] [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2013] [inaudible] >> tonight on c-span, president obama and secretary of state john kerry deliver remarks on the situation in syria. cio president richard trumka. later, the u.s. chamber of commerce discusses the economy. as an obama spoke about the u.s. response to syria's chemical use earlier this month. he said he is still...
66
66
Aug 6, 2013
08/13
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 66
favorite 0
quote 0
finally, america does not need to act alone. we have learned this the hard way in our history that if we go it alone, we put ourselves in jeopardy. when we act in a community of countries that share the same values, we can be a lot more effective. we can bring back stability to a region that is way too unstable. >> thank you. >> an important factor to be considering with the next senator of new jersey is who has the experience and sophistication to deal with international questions. i talked about the complicated situation in that part of the world. the threads, if you pull on one, it pulls through jordan, saudi arabia, egypt, israel, palestine, iran, iraq, and turkey. i sent a letter to the president saying that he should ask the new iranian president if he is good to his word. did appoint someone i know from their time at the united nations as foreign minister. and gives us time to work with iran on these important matters. we have not seen a lot of experience or sophistication. i think our next senator should be someone who h
finally, america does not need to act alone. we have learned this the hard way in our history that if we go it alone, we put ourselves in jeopardy. when we act in a community of countries that share the same values, we can be a lot more effective. we can bring back stability to a region that is way too unstable. >> thank you. >> an important factor to be considering with the next senator of new jersey is who has the experience and sophistication to deal with international questions....
251
251
Aug 7, 2013
08/13
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 251
favorite 0
quote 0
i'm a naturalized citizen and i love america. all i want is progress, and we are not saying that anymore on c-span. thank you. host: your call is exactly why we do this program. it is an open forum for you to share your comments. when we did this program when george bush was in the white house, with similar comments. we are trying hear from all sides including your point of view, so we appreciate you calling in. press, thea president's first appearance was in phoenix yesterday. on c-ent is covered span.org. the president greeted by governor jan brewer when he arrived in phoenix. ralph is joining us from north carolina, democrat line. caller: good morning. to comment on your topic this morning, i don't think there's anything wrong with the before theoming people on "the tonight show," because at least he is out front and the people can see him before the nation, trying to do his very best. my father told me the president is only one man, and he can't do but so much. people have to help him. i've noticed during the spring an summer
i'm a naturalized citizen and i love america. all i want is progress, and we are not saying that anymore on c-span. thank you. host: your call is exactly why we do this program. it is an open forum for you to share your comments. when we did this program when george bush was in the white house, with similar comments. we are trying hear from all sides including your point of view, so we appreciate you calling in. press, thea president's first appearance was in phoenix yesterday. on c-ent is...
3,139
3.1K
Aug 1, 2013
08/13
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 3,139
favorite 0
quote 11
america,go, bank of goldman sachs, j.p. morgan chase with 289 trillion dollars in debt load derivative positions. a look at all of this and astounded america is even surviving financially, let alone freedoms being drawn off. your comments. to thefirst, with regard nsa, although some of what you said is true, i am no where near fatalistic as that. democracy,ve in a and i think we can make a difference. been just ase have many republicans as there are democrats standing up for our rights. look at the vote on the amendment, it was close. i think if the democrats want freedom, all those that vote against it will be held accountable. i think we will see real change. in theot destroy freedom name of saving them. i think back to the massacre. i remember the commander who said we destroy the village in order to save it. we cannot do that with democracy. the thing that makes america's special is our freedom, constitutional rights, and we cannot bargain them away with an illusory freedom that we're getting a a freedom. host: tweet fr
america,go, bank of goldman sachs, j.p. morgan chase with 289 trillion dollars in debt load derivative positions. a look at all of this and astounded america is even surviving financially, let alone freedoms being drawn off. your comments. to thefirst, with regard nsa, although some of what you said is true, i am no where near fatalistic as that. democracy,ve in a and i think we can make a difference. been just ase have many republicans as there are democrats standing up for our rights. look at...
81
81
Aug 27, 2013
08/13
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 81
favorite 0
quote 0
god bless america. thank you. [applause] ♪ [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2013] [captioning performed by national captioning institute] >> that ceremony from yesterday. coming up, we will go back to "washington journal," bringing to a discussion about eminent domain. our guest will be steven eagle, professor at the george mason university school of law. we will also have live remarks from outgoing homeland security secretary janet napolitano at the national press club. her remarks will be live at 10:00 a.m. eastern. look atp next, we will remarks yesterday from secretary of state john kerry, responding to reports and intelligence that the assad government in syria has used chemical weapons on syria. following those brief remarks, we will get your thoughts on the action the government should take in syria. the numbers will be on the screen. now, for those remarks from secretary of state john kerry. >> for the last several days, president obama and his entire national security team have been re
god bless america. thank you. [applause] ♪ [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2013] [captioning performed by national captioning institute] >> that ceremony from yesterday. coming up, we will go back to "washington journal," bringing to a discussion about eminent domain. our guest will be steven eagle, professor at the george mason university school of law. we will also have live remarks from outgoing homeland security secretary janet napolitano at the national...
127
127
Aug 4, 2013
08/13
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 127
favorite 0
quote 0
we need to put our savings bonds and invest in america. host: there is this twitter comment -- host: a couple of media notes ,hat we want to share with you "the boston globe, sold at a 97% loss. a profile of john henry, the buyer of "the boston globe." "the new york times" is reporting on newsweek, changing hands again for an undisclosed ince, pointing out the back 2011 newsweek was sold for $1 in changinglion loan hands, pointing out that the international business times, newsweek has not published its print edition for nearly one year. note,e passing to "politico" has the story, serving as an anchor on "the today show" from 1982 to 1989, dying after a brief illness today. his time at nbc news dates back to 1962. he served as an international correspondent and returned in 1990's at the request of tint russert -- tim russert. good morning, sir. caller: thank you for c-span. i am 15 years airforce. the drone strikes, ron paul complaining, these guys want to complain about this to give president obama credit and try to knock him down. feel t
we need to put our savings bonds and invest in america. host: there is this twitter comment -- host: a couple of media notes ,hat we want to share with you "the boston globe, sold at a 97% loss. a profile of john henry, the buyer of "the boston globe." "the new york times" is reporting on newsweek, changing hands again for an undisclosed ince, pointing out the back 2011 newsweek was sold for $1 in changinglion loan hands, pointing out that the international business...
111
111
Aug 21, 2013
08/13
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 111
favorite 0
quote 0
it believes the rebels will not support america's interest if they were to come to power now. this came out to a letter that general dempsey sent. he said the military is clearly taking out the syrian air force and shifting the balance.
it believes the rebels will not support america's interest if they were to come to power now. this came out to a letter that general dempsey sent. he said the military is clearly taking out the syrian air force and shifting the balance.
143
143
Aug 28, 2013
08/13
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 143
favorite 0
quote 0
how has america changed? good morning. caller: good morning, c-span. i have a personal story. my grandfather grew up with mahalia jackson. they lived around the corner from her. louis armstrong lived next door. my grandparents and my parents -- schools toto the register people to vote. they were able to have black teachers come up from louisiana to our school in washington because we do not have any. i want to say i have a personal story here. she turned 56 today. on that day in 1963, we all sat down on the floor in our living room and watched a black and white tv. for a child that had turned six have ad that day -- birthday party, she wanted to speech,. king gave his even to the point that my father said, you've got to move your head, because her head was in the way. she was so enthralled. at one time i was suspended from king'sbefore dr. birthday became a holiday. people thealled night before. because theschool schools in seattle were leaving at 12:00. the told me into the office. there was a big ruckus. me
how has america changed? good morning. caller: good morning, c-span. i have a personal story. my grandfather grew up with mahalia jackson. they lived around the corner from her. louis armstrong lived next door. my grandparents and my parents -- schools toto the register people to vote. they were able to have black teachers come up from louisiana to our school in washington because we do not have any. i want to say i have a personal story here. she turned 56 today. on that day in 1963, we all...
87
87
Aug 15, 2013
08/13
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 87
favorite 0
quote 0
i think i took that into corporate america. i was able to work my way up to division manager at smith barney and director at merrill lynch before going back to school at night to retain my undergraduate and mba. this has come full circle because during the time that i was earning my undergraduate degree -- i am looking forward to representing new yorkers and hopefully, i can be the only adult in this race. embrace integrity. i will try to be brief. -- if we can use still conservative values along with the free market, that is the best path to prosperity. [applause] >> questions for the panel? >> i am from virginia. i apologize if you have written this. you mentioned snowden. a lot of the younger republican members were on board with the amendment. where do you see that debate going within the republican party? why aren't the democrats having the same debate? there is a prevalent strain of libertarianism going for the party right now. will center on balance. you have to balance civil liberties of u.s. citizens with the need to p
i think i took that into corporate america. i was able to work my way up to division manager at smith barney and director at merrill lynch before going back to school at night to retain my undergraduate and mba. this has come full circle because during the time that i was earning my undergraduate degree -- i am looking forward to representing new yorkers and hopefully, i can be the only adult in this race. embrace integrity. i will try to be brief. -- if we can use still conservative values...
106
106
Aug 20, 2013
08/13
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 106
favorite 0
quote 0
in america, we use popular primaries. but political parties do have a lot of control over who they recruit to run in primaries. we want to see more political parties setting goals for how many women they will recruit for open seat elections. if they need that goal, potentially being rewarded for it. we are looking within legislatures to see what state legislators themselves can do, and what practices they can implement that would be helpful to women. you have heard issues about women in sweden, who were not pleased with the hours of their legislature meeting. we want state legislatures to look at that. we want them to look at how any of their activities might be biased against women. we are also interested in looking at how women can help each other. in mentoring groups and caucuses, once women get to office, they can springboard into leadership positions and become what they have potential to be. i want our panelists to talk a bit about why they see political structure as important, and how they think that might apply to
in america, we use popular primaries. but political parties do have a lot of control over who they recruit to run in primaries. we want to see more political parties setting goals for how many women they will recruit for open seat elections. if they need that goal, potentially being rewarded for it. we are looking within legislatures to see what state legislators themselves can do, and what practices they can implement that would be helpful to women. you have heard issues about women in sweden,...
128
128
Aug 15, 2013
08/13
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 128
favorite 0
quote 0
why is it all of a sudden america's fault? and i couldn't agree more with the previous callers that say we should not give any more money to any nation that behaves this way. detroit is bankrupt. sacramento, california, is bankrupt. we have huge, huge problems over here as far as infrastructure. i think we should take care of our own. i'm a first generation american and i can tell you, these countries, we give money -- they don't share our values, they don't share our beliefs, they don't have the same respect for human life that we do. we have absolutely no business giving them our money. i thank you very much. hubie: thank you, shane. from maryland. our next caller from ports myth, howe. good morning. caller: good morning. i enjoy your program here. just a quick comment about what's going on in egypt. people don't realize that they it -- america a pretty much put the president there before, and they lived under, generally, what america -- with freedom. now they have this muslim brotherhood guy who came in here and tried to sl
why is it all of a sudden america's fault? and i couldn't agree more with the previous callers that say we should not give any more money to any nation that behaves this way. detroit is bankrupt. sacramento, california, is bankrupt. we have huge, huge problems over here as far as infrastructure. i think we should take care of our own. i'm a first generation american and i can tell you, these countries, we give money -- they don't share our values, they don't share our beliefs, they don't have...
67
67
Aug 23, 2013
08/13
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 67
favorite 0
quote 0
that's what america is all about. now, there aren't many things that are more important to that idea of economic mobility -- the idea that you can make it if you try -- than a good education. all the students here know that. that's why you're here. that's why your families have made big sacrifices -- because we understand that in the face of greater and greater global competition, in a knowledge- based economy, a great education is more important than ever. a higher education is the single best investment you can make in your future. and i'm proud of all the students who are making that investment. and that's not just me saying it. look, right now, the unemployment rate for americans with at least a college degree is about one-third lower than the national average. the incomes of folks who have at least a college degree are more than twice those of americans without a high school diploma. so more than ever before, some form of higher education is the surest path into the middle class. but what i want to talk about tod
that's what america is all about. now, there aren't many things that are more important to that idea of economic mobility -- the idea that you can make it if you try -- than a good education. all the students here know that. that's why you're here. that's why your families have made big sacrifices -- because we understand that in the face of greater and greater global competition, in a knowledge- based economy, a great education is more important than ever. a higher education is the single best...
91
91
Aug 11, 2013
08/13
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 91
favorite 0
quote 0
only in america. today at 65, you have a better than 50% chance of being 85 and about a 20% chance of getting to 92. i think that is a good thing. that's not a bad thing. adjust someve to things? yes. nobody is talking about things that will hurt people now. but those things are going to be on the table for debate. senior or later you have to deal thinkhe budget. don't that these adjustments are not happening. they already are. so, there is more revenue coming in. it would also help, by the way, if the economy started growing. that is one of the big disagreements with the president. an economy that is growing by three percent or four percent generates a lot more tax revenue than an economy growing at 1.5%. people do not want to be unemployed. but you've got unemployment insurance, medicaid. they are not working. we are paying. getting the economy moving is just as important as cutting. yes, let me get right here in the back -- on the side. >> [indiscernible] >> yes, it is on. >> our mailbox is absolut
only in america. today at 65, you have a better than 50% chance of being 85 and about a 20% chance of getting to 92. i think that is a good thing. that's not a bad thing. adjust someve to things? yes. nobody is talking about things that will hurt people now. but those things are going to be on the table for debate. senior or later you have to deal thinkhe budget. don't that these adjustments are not happening. they already are. so, there is more revenue coming in. it would also help, by the...
900
900
Aug 18, 2013
08/13
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 900
favorite 0
quote 1
the ceo of heritage action for america.
the ceo of heritage action for america.
82
82
Aug 15, 2013
08/13
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 82
favorite 0
quote 0
here's a quick look at america by the 1860's. the population was 31 million. 35% growth since the 1850 census. 3.9 million slaves. the largest cities in the country at the time were new york city, philadelphia, brooklyn, and baltimore. all in the northeast. , was she also a political advisor to the president? if so, it did not turn out so well. >> it all depends on what you mean by advice. wasn't she political advisor in the sense of abigail adams? no. i think she was a little bit madison zaynelly helpful to him. she was observing. he trained her to listen well to take note of what was going on and form opinions. but she was usually quite quiet about expressing her opinion. which was one of the reasons she was very popular. she did not do anything wrong. >> here is a question. firstve the duties of the lady of all from washington -- martha washington until this day? it sounds like there are a lot of similarities. it depends on the individual first lady. >> actually, i think the first lady -- the first three first andes were harde
here's a quick look at america by the 1860's. the population was 31 million. 35% growth since the 1850 census. 3.9 million slaves. the largest cities in the country at the time were new york city, philadelphia, brooklyn, and baltimore. all in the northeast. , was she also a political advisor to the president? if so, it did not turn out so well. >> it all depends on what you mean by advice. wasn't she political advisor in the sense of abigail adams? no. i think she was a little bit madison...
118
118
Aug 9, 2013
08/13
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 118
favorite 0
quote 0
. >> let's take a look at statistics about america in 1820. it is a booming country, with a population of 9.6 million. 23 states. that is a 33% growth since the 1810 census. slaves in the population numbered 16%. the largest cities, new york city, philadelphia, and baltimore. boston fell off the list. >> there were only three roads in 1800 over the appalachian mountains. during the monroe years, you have the canal being dug in new york that will transform the economy. during the monroe years, you you have the road under construction from the capital to what is now west virginia. we had a whole debate going on about internal improvements and what the role of the federal government should be and all that. this is a country poised for economic take off. he presided much like eisenhower presided over a period of peace and prosperity. >> as you work your way, how much evidence is there about elizabeth monroe? >> there is not a lot. based upon what her elder presided over a period of peace daughter reported, at some point after he left the presidenc
. >> let's take a look at statistics about america in 1820. it is a booming country, with a population of 9.6 million. 23 states. that is a 33% growth since the 1810 census. slaves in the population numbered 16%. the largest cities, new york city, philadelphia, and baltimore. boston fell off the list. >> there were only three roads in 1800 over the appalachian mountains. during the monroe years, you have the canal being dug in new york that will transform the economy. during the...
1,297
1.3K
Aug 10, 2013
08/13
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 1,297
favorite 0
quote 3
the other major marathon races in america happen in the fall. you have chicago in mid october is running. a huge race. here in d.c., the marine corps and the in late october new york city marathon the first sunday in november. two questions asked and covered in all of the races. is there enough security? question two, are the runners worried? you the answer. number one, security? who knowles. it's impossible to guarantee. your cop buddies will tell you. impossible to it's guarantee safety 100% of 26.2 streets. but we have to trust that our law enforcement officials know what they're doing. do.y usually question number two? are the runners worried? worried.runners are about get thing blown up as they are about finishing the race. i'll finish. [ applause ] >> should i just go ahead. >> just go. >> i guess i will. i'm npr's counterterrorism correspondent. sheepish being on the panel. i covered the boston marathon a terrorism correspondent as opposed to someone who was up there up close. think you guys did great job of reporting what you did up way.
the other major marathon races in america happen in the fall. you have chicago in mid october is running. a huge race. here in d.c., the marine corps and the in late october new york city marathon the first sunday in november. two questions asked and covered in all of the races. is there enough security? question two, are the runners worried? you the answer. number one, security? who knowles. it's impossible to guarantee. your cop buddies will tell you. impossible to it's guarantee safety 100%...
87
87
Aug 24, 2013
08/13
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 87
favorite 0
quote 0
that is what makes america great. nothing is more important to that process than what we are doing in terms of k-12 education and higher education. here is the challenge. at the time when higher education has never been more important, and i mean two-year, four year, techno will colleges -- technical colleges, it doesn't have to be all traditional bachelor of arts or sciences. at a time when that has never been more important, college has never been more expensive. in fact, what you have seen is that over the last decades, the cost of higher education has gone up 250% at a time when family incomes have gone up about 16%. i am not a math major there it there are probably some here. if you have one line going up 260% and another line going up 16%, you start getting a bigger and bigger gap. what has happened as a consequence is that either colleges become out of reach for too many people or young people are being loaded up with more debt. we have tried to close that gap. when i came into office, we reformed our financial
that is what makes america great. nothing is more important to that process than what we are doing in terms of k-12 education and higher education. here is the challenge. at the time when higher education has never been more important, and i mean two-year, four year, techno will colleges -- technical colleges, it doesn't have to be all traditional bachelor of arts or sciences. at a time when that has never been more important, college has never been more expensive. in fact, what you have seen...